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Ingredients for the Mutter Paneer

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A delicious Vegetarian Indian Dish is full of aromotic flavours. Made with paneer, and peas in a masala tomato gravy is sure delightful!
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Course dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for the Masala Tomato Gravy:

  • 2 tbsp. Olive oil or Ghee. Your onions will need to cook longer so you will need enough oil so they will not burn
  • 1 tbsp. cumin seeds
  • 1 Vidalia Onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Cashews - which add a nuttiness and help with thickening the gravy
  • 1-2 tbsp. of Ginger paste and garlic paste - This is a real secret ingredient that is also a time saver!
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 3-4 Roma Tomatoes diced

Ingredients for the Mutter Paneer

  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds sizzle them in the oil before adding onion
  • 1 small Onion finely chopped
  • 3/4 tsp. Red Chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp. Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Kasoori Methi / Methi powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Fennel Powder
  • 1/2 Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 3 tbsp. Cilantro chopped fine
  • Masala or Gravy blend
  • 1 tbsp. Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp. Heavy Cream
  • 1 1/2 cups Water
  • 1 1/2 cups Peas I used frozen
  • 1 pkg. Paneer - cut into chunks
  • Garam Masala - 1/4 tsp. added at the end and not with the other spices

Instructions
 

Instructions for Making the Tomato Masala Gravy

  • Instructions for Making the Tomato Masala Gravy:
    Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter for 30 seconds. Add cashews and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
    Add chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes pull away from the sides of the pan and turn a richer red colour
    Let the mixture cool down and then blend it in a food processor into a smooth paste.

Instructions for Making the Mutter Paneer

  • 1. Add in the oil and after it gets hot, add in the cumin seeds. The cumin seeds will sizzle maybe after a minute or so, add the onions and cook for a couple of minutes.
    6. Lower the heat, and add the spices - red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, methi powder, ground fennel, ground turmeric and salt. Roast the spices for 2-3 minutes on low.
    7. Add in the finely chopped cilantro and continue to cook for a minute. Add the masala or gravy blend, ketchup, cream and stir.
    8. Add in the Peas, Ginger, along with 1-1/2 cups water to adjust the consistency. Cook out the water for a couple minutes, then add in the cubes of paneer.
    9. Finally, sprinkle in a touch of garam masala and then turn off the heat.
    10. Enjoy your Mutter Paneer with some basmati rice, and a dollop of plain yoghurt and a grilled garlic naan!
Keyword indian, masala, mutter paneer, paneer